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certificate in english for academic purposes advanced

course synopsis

The purpose of the EAP advanced level is to assist the students in developing their overall English abilities through the use and production of the English language. Through diverse methods that prepare students for the use of academic English, the course focuses on the ability of students to speak, read, write and listen for academic purposes. The desired end result would be the achievement of a CPE grade of A or B, or a CAE test score of A. (Cambridge English: Proficiency, also known as the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE))

entry requirement

Minimum 12 years of age

No academic requirement

Language Proficiency: Pass English Intermediate Test

The entry requirements for the Certificate in English are directly linked to the scores students attain from the placement test set by our qualified teachers and approved by our Academic Board.

The placement test is designed to help our consultants make decisions about which class to place students in or whether a student can join a particular course. The test covers grammar, vocabulary and speaking ability.

COURSE GOALS

Grammar

By the end of our English course students will have a relatively high degree of grammatical control, avoiding mistakes which lead to misunderstanding. By the end of this course students will have a good understanding of less frequent and complex grammatical structures.

Writing

By the end of our English course students will be able to write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects, evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.

Reading

By the end of our English course students will be able to read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and using appropriate reference sources effectively.

Speaking

By the end of our English course students will be able to highlight the personal significance of events and experiences, and account for their views clearly by providing relevant explanations and arguments.

Listening

By the end of our English course students will be able to understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex speech on both concrete and abstract topics delivered in a standard dialect.

Vocabulary

By the end of our English course students will have a high level of lexical accuracy and a good range of vocabulary for matters connected to his/her field as well as most general topics.

Pronunciation

By the end of our English course students will be able to highlight the personal significance of events and experiences, and account for their views clearly by providing relevant explanations and arguments.